Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture
Product Introduction through My Daily Life in Japan
Aquarius (アクエリアス) is a sports drink from Coca-Cola that’s long been a favorite in Japan, together with Otsuka Pocari Sweat, which recently introduced a new edition of its “water” called Aquarius Newater. Aquarius Newater...
Happy Turn (ハッピーターン) is one of Japan’s favorite Senbei rice crackers that’s been around since 1976, known for its addicting seasoning powder called Happy Powder (ハッピーパウダー). The snack is produced and sold by the...
At the end of March (2023), Myojo (明星) Foods added a new series called Locabo Noodles (ロカボ Noodles) (released on 27th March) to their cup ramen lineup, and now, you can see its commercial...
When I shopped at a Welcia drugstore the other day, a Furikake/ふりかけ product piqued my interest because I had never seen such a flavor before. The item had a steak flavor supervised by a...
Yakiniku (焼肉) is a Japanese barbecue grill enjoyed indoors, where diners cook thinly sliced raw meat (from various portions of beef and pork) for themselves on a griddle/gridiron set on the table and eat...
With the convergence of the Corona Virus pandemic, this year, many Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) festivals resurrected Yatai (屋台) stalls offering various goodies, including Takoyaki. Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is Japan’s favorite snack food made from...
Recently, the Yahoo news (that the demand for Nissin Pirukuru 400 drinks is increasing rapidly) caught my attention and made me want to try it. The article says Pirukuru 400 Light (65 ml×10) and...
You may have tried Ajitsuke Nori before if you have stayed at Ryokan (旅館), as the Japanese hotel/inn typically serves it at breakfast with a warm bowl of white rice. But how about the...
